Maureen

“Ishmaelle, with no valuable possessions, had nothing to leave. The only family I had in this world was my brother Joseph. I could only leave him our memories together, but for that I needed no will. All I needed from Kauri was that he remembered my passing, and would recall me in his mind while he smoked his pipe.”
― Xiaolu Guo, Call Me Ishmaelle

“According to Taoism, a wise man needs to possess three treasures.’ ‘What are the three treasures?’ ‘Compassion, frugality and humility.’ I”
― Xiaolu Guo, Call Me Ishmaelle

“Something in his remark, or even more in the tone of his voice, resonated in a deep place within me. Perhaps we were all seeking our individual freedom on the seas.”
― Xiaolu Guo, Call Me Ishmaelle

“this life is like an item of clothing, the beauty exists on the outside, but the warmth is found within. · · ·”
― Frode Grytten, The Ferryman and His Wife